freezing cold

adj, noun — 3 senses

freezing cold

adj
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see freezing, cold: cold in a way that involves freezing of water or other liquids.

  • Don't even touch that pump handle — it's freezing cold and your skin might freeze against it.
2

Broadly, Idiomatic Extremely and unpleasantly cold.

  • I'm going to put my coat back on — I'm freezing cold again!

freezing cold

noun
1

Idiomatic Extreme and unpleasant cold.

  • Near-synonym: frigidity

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